CVE-2022-24366

Name: CVE-2022-24366
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-18T20:15:19.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24366 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.1.0.52543. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.1.0.52543. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of AcroForms. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-15853.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.38%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Editor	<= 10.1.6.37749
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 11.0.0.49893, <= 11.2.0.53415
Foxit	Pdf Reader	<= 11.1.0.52543

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-277/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-277/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24366?

How severe is CVE-2022-24366?

CVE-2022-24366 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24366?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST